of study area draws and the pine woodlands around Bloom Creek would round 

 out the local distribution pattern for this and for three other species. This 

 species is not recormnended for U.S. Forest Service consideration as sensitive 

 until more substantial information becomes available regarding its response to 

 management activities. This study reveals a greater need for woody draw 

 sensitive species surveys in eastern Montana. 



SUMMARY 



Scribner's panic grass is a species of dry woodland known from both southeastern and 

 northwestern Montana. Despite the widely-separated occurrences in Montana, all of the 

 known populations are very small; the state rank should remain as SI (critically imperiled). 

 Extended survey in late July would be warranted. 



Mentzelia nuda (Pursh) T. & G. 

 DWARF MENTZELIA 



Loasa Family 



Verification is pending for the specimen of this species on file at the District Office. A copy 

 of the Ashland District label information and a line drawing illustration of the species are 

 presented below in the interim. This species has not been considered to date by the U.S. 

 Forest Service for sensitive species recognition. 



We were unable to get a copy of the herbarium label for this 

 species by the time the report went to press. The specimen on tile 

 at the AsWand District Office is to be consulted for any clues as to 

 location and habitat on the District. 



Mentzelia nuda 

 From Nelson, 1977 



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